I believe in
brain expansion.

Hey! I'm Cinzia!

I am an Italian design researcher. Multisciplinarity and the speculation of novel solutions through cross-domain breeding have been central to my experience combining biology, design and technology. My research interests are centred around the exploration of bio-inspired systems that have the potential to dissolve the boundaries between natural, human and digital worlds.

I operate comfortably in areas that are unknown, bridging across disciplines in search for better futures for todays' problems- through design innovation.

Education

• UAL Central Saint Martins / MA biodesign / 2019 - 2021
• CalArts x Coursera / UI UX Specialization / 2020
• Code First: Girls / introduction to Data Science / 2020
• Code First: Girls / introduction to Python programming / 2020
• Code First: Girls / introduction to web development / 2019
• Politecnico di Milano / interior design / 2009 - 2014
• Liceo scientifico G.Bagatta / 2003 - 2009

Awards &
recognitions

• GREEN CONCEPT AWARDS 2022 / Winner
• crQlr AWRD 2021 / NANOBIOFABRICATOR Prize
• BEYOND PLASTIC AWARDS 2020 / Most innovative approach / Finalist

Exhibitions

• BIOSUMMIT CONFERENCE 5.0 / Biocreation station 2021
• DUTCH DESIGN WEEK / Oct 16 - 24 2021 / Yksi Expo, Eindhoven
• MILAN DESIGN WEEK / Sept 5 - 10 2021 / Spazio Gamma, Milano
• ISOLA DESIGN FESTIVAL / April - Oct 2021 / Online
• ICADE CONFERENCE / Oct 2021 / Online
• ARTS THREAD / Global Design Graduate Show 2021
• BIOSUMMIT CONFERENCE 4.0 / Biocreation station 2020

Talks &
Press

• Biosummit Conference 5.0 / "Livingness": Material Bio-Performatics
• Creative speaker at Adidas Digital Strategy Team
• Colour Hive X CSM / Webinar: Exploring Biomateriability
• MA Biodesign Symposium 2021

Work experience

• Junior Developer / Flashtalking by Mediaocean / 2021 - now / London
• Code First Girls / Volunteer Course Instructor for 'Introduction to Web Development'/ 2021 - now / London
• freelance personal projects / mixed media / everywhere
• In The Box / product design / 2014 - 2016 / Verona

Technical skills

• Adobe — Ai / Ps / Id / Pr / Xd / Ae
• Figma
• Cinema4d
• HTML5 / CSS / Javascript / GSAP / Python